THE LIGHT OF STONES unites three distinctive voices — vocalist and composer Benedicte Torget, trumpeter Arve Henriksen, and pianist Helge Lien. Together they create a luminous and deeply expressive soundscape inspired by the poetry of Astrid Tollefsen. Torget’s evocative voice, Henriksen’s ethereal trumpet and Lien’s poetic piano intertwine in a dialogue that feels both intimate and timeless — a musical universe where silence, light and language meet.

Benedicte Torget – is a renowned Norwegian vocalist and composer who has worked with improvisational traditions in 17th-century music, folk music, and jazz. She has released several critically acclaimed albums, and in 2014 she received the NOPA Music Prize for the album “Karin Boye Sånger.”

Arve Henriksen – has gained wide international recognition as a jazz musician, trumpeter, and composer, known for his distinctive and highly personal sound. Over several decades, he has collaborated wi...

THE LIGHT OF STONES unites three distinctive voices — vocalist and composer Benedicte Torget, trumpeter Arve Henriksen, and pianist Helge Lien. Together they create a luminous and deeply expressive soundscape inspired by the poetry of Astrid Tollefsen. Torget’s evocative voice, Henriksen’s ethereal trumpet and Lien’s poetic piano intertwine in a dialogue that feels both intimate and timeless — a musical universe where silence, light and language meet.

Benedicte Torget – is a renowned Norwegian vocalist and composer who has worked with improvisational traditions in 17th-century music, folk music, and jazz. She has released several critically acclaimed albums, and in 2014 she received the NOPA Music Prize for the album “Karin Boye Sånger.”

Arve Henriksen – has gained wide international recognition as a jazz musician, trumpeter, and composer, known for his distinctive and highly personal sound. Over several decades, he has collaborated with artists from Norway and abroad and has released numerous award-winning albums.

Helge Lien – a jazz musician, composer, and bandleader, has built an international career through his virtuosity and lyrical pianistic voice. He has an extensive discography and has received multiple awards for his recordings with various musicians....

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